In 2000-01 the average weekly housing costs for households in all capital cities were $138 (table 8.14). However, there was considerable variation between capital cities. Hobart had the lowest average housing costs at $79 per week.

Sydney had the highest average weekly housing costs for most tenure and landlord types. Canberra recorded the second highest average weekly housing costs for total households ($140 compared with Sydney's $170), partially reflecting the larger proportion of households in Canberra with mortgages on their homes.